Soren stalked across the camp, his pacing had now almost worn an indent in the soft ground. That girl hasn't moved in hours. He glared over at Tatsuki, who had curled up by the fire side, using her tent as a blanket. Everyone else, with the exception of Illyana, had already pitched their tents, the laguz having pitched their tents a few feet away from the rest of the group. The smell of the food then settled over Soren, as he noticed the full plate of food resting beside Tatsuki. He almost smiled, then remembered the proceedings of earlier that day. A laguz. Why would she hide something like that from us? Stopping mid step, Soren looked over at the laguz, whom had now returned from their hunt.
"Awww, look at the little kitten, all curled up by the fire."
Soren lay in the sleeping bag, staring up at the peak of the tent, noting how the fabric folded. Thoughts of that girl had plagued his mind ever since Ike had mentioned white laguz. His mouth had formed a frown, unknown to him until his commander spoke.
"Soren, I'm sorry… It was just a joke, really; I'd never let you sleep in the same tent as any one else, especially when I know how you love laguz." The last note was sour, but dully noted on Soren's part. He wasn't going to forgive that girl, even though he had been forced to take her messages to Ike. "He was just trying to bridge the gap." Soren looked over at his love, whom had turned; his back now facing the mage. Sleep followed slowly, not that Soren had slept well in the last nights.
Tatsuki slept lightly, a smile still on her lips, her fingers still intertwined with the small box. She had seen married couples wearing them, and also just friends who had exchanged bands. And, for that reason, she had left it in the box, unsure of whether she could put it on or not.
"You should awake now Miss." The Ears smiled down at her, knowing she was almost awake anyways.
Written for nomey1
I'm sorry it's taken so long... and that it's not very long either, but my spare is almost up...